Medicine (MBBS / Pre-Med)
Diagnose, treat, and prevent illness in humans
What You'll Study
Medicine is the path to becoming a doctor. It requires a deep understanding of the human body, diseases, and drugs, combined with the compassion to care for patients at their most vulnerable.
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Microbiology
- Clinical Skills
- Medical Ethics
- Epidemiology
Example Classes
How to Know If You'll Like It
You'll probably enjoy this if...
- ✓You have a calling to heal people
- ✓You are excellent at science (especially Bio/Chem)
- ✓You handle stress and gross things (blood) well
- ✓You are willing to study for 7-10+ years
- ✓You are a lifelong learner (medicine changes)
- ✓You have high stamina (long shifts)
You might not enjoy this if...
- ✕You faint at the sight of needles/blood
- ✕You want a quick degree (it is the longest path)
- ✕You dislike interacting with strangers
- ✕You are only in it for the money (too much stress if no passion)
Self-Check Quiz
Answer these questions honestly to see if this major might be a good fit for you.
Do you love Grey's Anatomy or House?
Career Outcomes
Featured In-Demand Careers
Physician (MD)
Diagnose and treat illnesses, prevent disease, and improve patient health through medical expertise.
Biomedical Engineer
Apply engineering principles to healthcare, developing medical devices, prosthetics, and diagnostic equipment.
Management Consultant
Advise organizations on strategy, operations, and transformation to improve performance and solve complex problems.
Other Common Career Paths
- •Physician (Doctor)
- •Surgeon
- •Medical Researcher
- •Public Health Official
- •Hospital Administrator
Try It First
Test if you like this field before committing to a major:
Get CPR certified at a local Red Cross.
Volunteer at a local hospital or nursing home.
Interview a doctor about their day-to-day life and challenges.
Related Majors
Frequently Asked Questions
MBBS is the undergrad medical degree (UK/Aus/India). MD is the graduate degree (USA/Canada). Both make you a doctor.
In the US, no. It's a track. Most major in Bio/Chem, but you can major in anything.
Extremely. It is arguably the most competitive and rigorous path.
Yes, but low compared to full doctors.
Yes, during residency training.
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